Everyone in the hall understood the meaning behind Nanli's words. Emperor Muwu had worn himself out in earlier years, exhausting his vital energy. After suffering multiple assassination attempts, his health had deteriorated severely, with his condition fluctuating constantly. Now that winter had come, his body could no longer withstand the cold.
Prime Minister Lu, Elder Xu, and Elder Cao, all aware of her medical expertise, recognized that her refusal to treat Emperor Muwu meant that his time was truly nearing its end. No one dared to voice the question that the Emperor himself eventually asked:
"Sixth Miss, how long do I have left to live?"
Nanli hesitated before replying, "If Your Majesty rests well and takes your medicine, you should last until the spring of next year."